SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 346
In Memory
of
Melissa Susan Mitchell-Manning
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Melissa Susan
Mitchell-Manning, who died on January 29, 2011, at the age of 55;
and
WHEREAS, Melissa was born September 30, 1955, in Columbus,
Ohio, to Vincent and Loretta Hickey; she grew up in Chicago,
Illinois, and graduated from Wissahickon Senior High School in
Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, In the early 1980s, she moved to Texas, where she
raised her five children and later spent time with her
grandchildren; she coached soccer, basketball, and Little League
and served as a parent-teacher association president for two
terms in Houston; and
WHEREAS, Melissa enjoyed traveling with her beloved
husband, Robert Manning, and shopping, cooking, and baking; she
was dedicated to her work as a homemaker and to her career with
First American Title; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, Melissa was respected in the
community for her many accomplishments, and her courage during
the course of her illness was an inspiration to others; and
WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity,
she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom,
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who
knew her; and
WHEREAS, Melissa was a devoted wife, mother, and
grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be
treasured forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Melissa Susan Mitchell-Manning: her husband, Robert
Manning; her sister, Anne Grzanka; and her five children and two
grandsons; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Melissa Mitchell-Manning.
Huffman
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2011,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate